Races ORX Trentham - NZ

Most recently favourite; won by 1.2 len at this track LR Lightning Hcp March 21 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Navigator carrying 56.5kg at $2.90. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Ellerslie in the G3 King's Plate on March 7 over 1200m, 2 len behind Sweynesday carrying 55.5kg at $6.30. Can continue on his winning way.

Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last of 8 at Otaki on February 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Oneira with 60kg at $14. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Wanganui on April 27 over 1350m, 7 len behind Silent Is Gold with 56.5kg at $9. Would have to improve sharply.

Recent form sound. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start won by a 0.2 len at Matamata February 14 over 1500m in heavy going defeating Leroy Brown with 53.5kg at $23.10. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway in the G3 Taranaki Cup on January 24 over 1800m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Knights Realm with 55kg at $8.50. Can feature with the right run.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at this track in the G2 Thorndon Mile January 17 over 1600m, soft track; 17 len behind Doctor Askar with 53kg at $15.50. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4.5 len win. Otaki September 26 over 1400m in the wet defeating Turn The Ace with 54kg at $4.20. Finds a nice race to launch the campaign.

Second run back. First-up after three months won by 6 len at Tauranga March 14 over 1200m in heavy going defeating December carrying 57.5kg at $17.60. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Ellerslie on September 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Tardelli with 54kg at $14. In form and worth following up.

Comes off a 56 day let-up. Last start 15th of 17 at this track in the G3 Wellington Cup on January 31 over 3200m, slow going 14 len behind Manzor Blue with 53kg at $29. The start before that 2nd of 15 at this track in the G3 Trentham Stks on January 17 over 2100m, slow going 0.6 len behind Rosso with 53kg at $36.80. Would have to improve even further.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track in the G3 Cuddle Stakes on March 1 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Afternoon Siesta with 55kg at $8.90. The run before that 4th of 14 at Matamata on February 14 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Enrico with 53kg at $8. Expected to go a lot better.

Most recently 9th of 12 at this track in the LR Lightning Hcp on March 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Platinum Attack with 53kg at $32.90. Before that 3rd of 13 at Wingatui on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 1.1 len behind Trobriand carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Would have to improve.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Churchillian carrying 56kg at $2.10. Before that 2nd of 12 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.3 len behind I'm All In with 55kg at $8.10. Well placed. Key chance capable of taking this out.

Most recently won by 1.2 len at New Plymouth Raceway March 7 over 1200m on a soft track defeating When Stars Align carrying 59kg at $2.80. Before that 7th of 14 at Matamata on February 14 over 1500m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Enrico carrying 53kg at $4.60. Key runner who is a great chance to measure up again.

Last start 6th of 8 at Wanganui on March 14 over 1340m, slow going 1.1 len behind Bedtime Story carrying 57.5kg at $25.10. The start before that got back early 3rd in a small field at Taupo on February 22 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Captured By Love with 54kg at $13.90. Likely to find this out of reach.

Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 8 at Wanganui on March 14 over 1340m, slow going 21 len behind Bedtime Story carrying 59kg at $13.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Hawera on July 15 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Vibration with 56.5kg at $5.60. One of the contenders.

Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at this track in the G3 Manawatu Cup December 20 over 2300m, soft track; 9 len behind Sagunto with 53.5kg at $53.10. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at this track May 10 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind The Scunner with 58kg at $10.50. Looking to others.

At the latest run 5th of 8 at Wanganui on March 14 over 1340m, on a slow track; 0.4 len behind Bedtime Story with 58kg at $1.80. The run before that favourite; won by 0.9 len at New Plymouth Raceway January 24 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Our Jumala carrying 54.5kg at $1.60. Key chance capable of taking this out.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at this track in the G3 Anniversary Hcp January 3 over 1600m, soft track; 11 len behind Khanshe with 53kg at $17.20. Previously first up; third of 7 at Matamata October 4 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind I'munstoppable with 59kg at $8. Capable of a bold return.

Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a 0.2 len at Matamata February 28 over 1400m on a soft track defeating On The Town carrying 55kg at $4.50. The run before that 9th of 14 at Te Rapa on February 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Egyptian Queen carrying 55.5kg at $11.50. In form and looks a top chance again.

At the latest run won by 0.6 len at this track March 21 over 1400m in soft going defeating Dollybird carrying 59.5kg at $6.30. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Wanganui on March 14 over 1340m, on a slow track; head behind Bedtime Story with 54.5kg at $11.40. Looking to others this time around.

Last start 12th of 14 at Tauranga in the G2 Japan Trophy on March 14 over 1600m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Omega Boy with 55kg at $29.30. Before that settled well back; won by 0.7 len at Otaki February 21 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Monologue carrying 57.5kg at $7.70. Will need to do even more.

At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Wanganui on March 14 over 1340m, on a slow track; 0.2 len behind Bedtime Story with 55.5kg at $5. The start before that 5th of 15 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Bellarista with 60.5kg at $6.30. Hard to have in this tough line-up.

Most recently 6th of 9 at Ellerslie in the G3 King's Plate on March 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sweynesday carrying 56kg at $30.40. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Ellerslie on February 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Bellarista with 59.5kg at $8.70. Can feature with the right run.

Returns from a 48-day let-up. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Otaki on February 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Sevenayes with 57.5kg at $4.10. The race before that 10th of 15 at this track on January 31 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Anderson Bridge carrying 59.5kg at $26.50. Can return to winning form.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 9 at Matamata on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Poetic Champion carrying 56.5kg at $3.20. Second-up 2nd of 11 at Pukekohe on March 20 over 1200m, 0.1 len behind Charmrose carrying 56.5kg at $5.10. Likely to find this out of reach.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Tauranga on March 14 over 1400m, on heavy track; 1.2 len behind Butterfield with 55.5kg at $18.60. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on March 1 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Party Rocking carrying 57kg at $20.80. Others seem to have her measure.